The Other Life of Captain Contreras (1955) is a comedy directed by Rafael Gil rated 8.0/10.
During archaeological excavations in the crypt of Santo Tomé (Toledo, Spain), a sarcophagus is discovered containing the incorrupt body of Captain Contreras, a man in a state of suspended animation since 1650, due to a potion someone forced him to ingest to prevent further illness. The audacious journalist Cornejo intends to exploit this discovery, with the help of Paca Revilla, a careless woman, and an unscrupulous doctor. The controversy surrounding the authenticity of Contreras's body reaches the ears of several American universities, which purchase the Captain's remains.
Released: 1955-06-05
Duration: 1h 19m
Genre: Comedy
Country: Spain
Director: Rafael Gil
Writer: Torcuato Luca de Tena, Ramón D. Faraldo, Vicente Escrivá
Cast: Fernando Fernán Gómez, Maria Piazzai, María Asquerino, Fernando Sancho
Production: Saeta P.C., Suevia Films
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